Employees in the New Braunfels, Texas, office learned that the struggling economy had taken a toll on the local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the organization would not be able to provide Christmas gifts to some of the children of families in need. Employees agreed to forego their usual “white elephant” gift exchange and donate the money normally used for such gifts to the worthy cause. CNP employees donated a total of $135 to adopt two boys for Christmas and provide them with items from their wish lists.